Historical information

Wool work picture worked by donor's grandfather John Henry Burns. These embroideries are known as "woolies". John was born in 1876 in Rosebud, Victoria. John had a club foot so was unable to follow the family seafaring tradition. John enjoyed painting and needlework.

Physical description

Sailing ship in full sail, worked in wool embroidery in a heavy wooden frame. Cream, black and pink ship' dark blue, light blue and cream sea on a blue/cream matted wool background.